COTEMPLA XR-ODT vs DAYTRANA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	COTEMPLA XR-ODT	DAYTRANA
Rating	New	54/100
Pharmacy pays	~$18.94 /30	~$18.94 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHYLPHENIDATE	METHYLPHENIDATE
Manufacturer	Neos Theraps Inc	Noven Pharms Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet, orally disintegrating	Patch
Drug class	Central Nervous System Stimulant	Central Nervous System Stimulant
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 2.7 hours	about 2.7 hours
Treats	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Narcolepsy	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Narcolepsy

cotempla xr-odt daytrana

Rating

New

54/100

Pharmacy pays

~$18.94 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHYLPHENIDATE

Manufacturer

Neos Theraps Inc

Noven Pharms Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet, orally disintegrating

Patch

Drug class

Central Nervous System Stimulant

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 2.7 hours

Treats

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Narcolepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Cotempla XR-ODT or Daytrana?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $18.94 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Cotempla XR-ODT and Daytrana?

Both Cotempla XR-ODT and Daytrana share the active ingredient Methylphenidate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.